Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2015: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS
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Plain-language summary
SB 2015 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 Referred to House Corporations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes the licensing exemption for a lender that originates less than six (6) loans in twelve (12) consecutive months.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/06/2026 Referred to House Corporations
- 05/05/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce